NO KNOWN U.S.-KYRGYZ INVESTMENT DISPUTES

UNCLAS BISHKEK 000469 SIPDIS DEPT FOR SCA/CEN, EEB/IFD/OIA (GOETHERT/BUTLER/PEARSALL) E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: CASC EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV KG SUBJECT: NO KNOWN U.S.-KYRGYZ INVESTMENT DISPUTES REF: STATE 49477 ¶1. (U) Embassy is not aware of any expropriation claims or other investment disputes involving U.S. citizens in Kyrgyzstan. ¶2. (U) In response to reftel request, the primary and alternate Embassy Bishkek officers who cover investment disputes and expropriation claims through July 2009 are: Primary Officer: Gregory Winstead Title: Economic and Commercial Officer Office Phone: 996 312 551 241 x4406 Mobile Phone: 996 515 790 596 Classified e-mail address: winsteadgm@state.sgov.gov Unclassified e-mail address: winsteadgm@state.gov Back-Up Officer: Robert Burgess Title: Political/Economic Section Chief Office Phone: 996 312 551 241 x4518 Mobile Phone: 996 515 720 219 Classified e-mail address: burgessrg@state.sgov.gov Unclassified e-mail address: burgessrg@state.gov ¶3. (U) In August 2009, new officers will occupy these positions: Primary Officer: Michael Latham Title: Deputy Political/Economic Section Chief Office Phone: 996 312 551 241 x4406 Mobile Phone: To be determined Classified e-mail address: To be determined Unclassified e-mail address: To be determined Back-Up Officer: David McCormick Title: Political/Economic Section Chief Office Phone: 996 312 551 241 x4518 Mobile Phone: To be determined Classified e-mail address: To be determined Unclassified e-mail address: To be determined GFOELLER